Leg pain after flying

Patient

Q:I have a burning sensation at the front of my knee, my legs keep feeling cold. I have pains in my thighs, knees and feet. Symptoms have got progressively worse over the past 3 days. I had an 8 hour flight 3 days ago. Do you think this is an emergency?

Symptoms: Leg pain, knee pain. Legs feel cold but not to the touch. Not particularly warm to the touch either.

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